Melchizedek’s Temple Zero in Zion, Jerusalem
A groundbreaking discovery in Jerusalem has ignited a new chapter in our understanding of an ancient faith. Has Melchizedek’s Temple, a sanctuary shrouded in legend, finally been revealed?
Israeli archaeologist Eli Shukron proposes that a new rock-carved temple discovered in 2010 in the City of David, Jerusalem, is Melchizedek’s Temple. Temple Zero, as it’s also called, contains a large standing stone, seated on twelve smaller stones, inside an elaborate series of chambers. Shukron further suggests that this site was where Abraham offered his tithe to Melchizedek.
Then Melchizedek King of Salem brought out bread and wine. He was priest of God Most High, and he blessed Abram, saying,
“Blessed be Abram by God Most High,
Creator of heaven and earth.
And praise be to God Most High,
who delivered your enemies into your hand.”Then Abram gave him a tenth of everything
– Genesis 14:18-19
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Standing stones were part of early Israelite worship, but were later banned due to idolatry. Jacob, after receiving a Divine revelation and a name change to Israel, erected a stone pillar as a memorial. Centuries later, Moses, having received the Ten Commandments at Mount Sinai, established twelve stone pillars to symbolise the twelve tribes of Israel. Joshua, following the miraculous crossing of the Jordan River, commemorated the event by setting up twelve stones taken from the riverbed. Finally, Joshua built a standing stone at Shechem to reaffirm the covenant between God and the Israelites.
This Melchizedek was King of Salem and priest of God Most High. He met Abraham returning from the defeat of the kings and blessed him, and Abraham gave him a tenth of everything.
First, the name Melchizedek means ‘King of Righteousness;’ then also, ‘King of Salem’ means ‘King of Peace.’
Without father or mother, without genealogy, without beginning of days or end of life, resembling the Son of God, he remains a priest forever
– Hebrews 7:1-3
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Some biblical scholars believe that Melchizedek, the mysterious Priest-King of Salem who blessed Abraham, is a pre-incarnate appearance of Christ, a Christophany. This interpretation is based on the enigmatic nature of Melchizedek’s character, his lack of genealogy, and his role as a Priest-King without a specific lineage. Additionally, the writer of the Epistle to the Hebrews draws a parallel between Melchizedek and Jesus Christ, showing that Jesus is the High Priest in the order of Melchizedek. This interpretation offers a fascinating theological perspective on the Old Testament, showing that Christ’s presence extends throughout the Bible, which is consistent with Christ as Creator and the second member of the Trinity.
For in Him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things have been created through Him and for Him
– Colossians 1:16
There are great mysteries in this temple too. Unfathomable carvings on the ground, their meaning shrouded in the ancient world, may have once served as the footings for a sacrificial stand, a drainage system for blood, or perhaps they held a deeper significance, inscribed in a lost language.
This discovery of Temple Zero offers a glimpse into the profound faith and traditions of the Jewish people in Jerusalem from Abraham, Melchizedek, King David and Jesus Christ, linking them to a spiritual heritage that stretches back many millennia.
Our forerunner, Jesus, has entered on our behalf. He has become a high priest forever, in the order of Melchizedek.
– Hebrews 6:20
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